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From trail running in the Peak District to off-road cycling in Sherwood Forest, the East Midlands has a huge range of events and adventures to offer! Use the filters below to find a specific event in the East Midlands or keep browsing for outdoor inspiration.

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Mighty Hike | Peak District
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Mighty Hike | Peak District

Join #TeamMacmillan for a Mighty Hike in the Peak District, covering either 13 or 26 miles.

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Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £20-£30
  • 30% off
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

Get 30% off

  • Hike 3

Spring events in the East Midlands

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A new, multi-distance, supported day of running and moving around the spectacular Salcey Forest for all abilities, speeds and experiences with beautiful surroundings and a great medal!
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £18-£82
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

TrailFest | Salcey Forest

A new, multi-distance, supported day of running and moving around the spectacular Salcey Forest for all abilities, speeds and experiences with beautiful surroundings and a great medal!

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Ultra run
The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 3 to 15 to get active this year!
  • Sat 13 Apr
  • £8-£15
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln Mini and Junior Run

The City of Lincoln Mini and Junior sponsored by Xerox Business Solutions is a great way for anyone and everyone aged 3 to 15 to get active this year!

  • Fun run 2
Taking place in the picturesque city of Lincoln, this 10K is one of the biggest and best-loved running events in Lincolnshire, with medal, goody bag then chill at the Event Village at Lincoln Castle.
  • Sun 14 Apr
  • £26-£38
Lincoln, Lincolnshire, UK

City of Lincoln 10K

Taking place in the picturesque city of Lincoln, this 10K is one of the biggest and best-loved running events in Lincolnshire, with medal, goody bag then chill at the Event Village at Lincoln Castle.

  • 10 km road running
A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.
  • Sun 12 May
  • £24-£60
Naseby, Northamptonshire, UK

Shires and Spires

A selection of races with top reviews based in the village of Naseby famous for the Battle of Naseby in 1645. The ultra takes in Althorp, home of the Spencer family and Princess Diana's resting place.

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
This popular weekend of multisport welcomes everyone to a wide range of activities, lively event village, grandstand seating, relay options, youth events plus some exciting new additions!
  • Sat 18 - Sun 19 May
  • £12.84-£267.50
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Outlaw Half Nottingham Weekend

This popular weekend of multisport welcomes everyone to a wide range of activities, lively event village, grandstand seating, relay options, youth events plus some exciting new additions!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Middle aquabike
  • Half Ironman
A weekend of duathlon and road races for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or run a speedy race.
  • Sat 25 - Mon 27 May
  • £10-£37.30
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Darley Moor May Weekend

A weekend of duathlon and road races for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport or run a speedy race.

  • Kids duathlon 5
  • Sprint duathlon
  • 5K run 2
  • Wed 20 Mar
  • FREE-£5
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derby Midweek Races : 2023/24

Race 7 of 8

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sat 23 Mar
  • £51-£56
Skegness, Lincolnshire, UK

The Great British Seaside Marathon

The The Great British Seaside Ultra Marathon will take place in Skegness in 2024. You can run between 27 and 35 miles.

  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 23 Mar
  • £26-£30
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Amberaid 30 and Petit Raid

This is the rescheduled Amberaid after the Storm Babet deluge and floods prevented the race taking place in 2023.

  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 Mar
  • FREE-£25
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK

Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10K

Following the success of the 2022 Redbrik Foundation Chesterfield 10K, the next race will take place in 2024, taking runners once again around the centre of the beautiful market town of Chesterfield.

  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £34-£44
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK

Roade Sprint Triathlon

a GREAT WAY to start your 2024 season: the event is suitable for beginners and advanced athletes.

  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon
  • Sprint aquabike
  • Sun 24 Mar
  • £49
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Sherwood Forest Gravel X (Sunday)

A beautiful 50 to 83km gravel ride in the East Midlands.

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Summer events in the East Midlands

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Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • £20-£30
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time on a ramble-ready route through the Peak District National Park then receive your medal!
  • Sat 22 Jun
  • £20
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Bakewell and the Peak District

Help transform the future of breast cancer one step at a time on a ramble-ready route through the Peak District National Park then receive your medal!

  • Charity walk 2
The Ramathon is the oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire, bringing together the half marathon itself, the Corporate Challenge and RAM 5 mile over a flat, traffic-free route.
  • Sun 30 Jun
  • £21-£45.50
Derby, Derbyshire, UK

Derbion Ramathon & Ram 5 Mile

The Ramathon is the oldest and biggest event of its kind in Derbyshire, bringing together the half marathon itself, the Corporate Challenge and RAM 5 mile over a flat, traffic-free route.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, adventurers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park. With distances from 10 miles right up to the full 100km there's something for everyone!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jul
  • £10
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Challenge

From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, adventurers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park. With distances from 10 miles right up to the full 100km there's something for everyone!

  • 1 day trail running
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 20 Jul
  • £20-£25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Peak District

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!
  • Sun 21 Jul
  • £39.95-£49.95
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK

Rasselbock Marathon and Half Marathon

Welcome to the stunning Sherwood Pines for an incredible day of running in the forest - whether it's your first event, you're going for a PB or if you just want a day in the forest with friends!

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
Where adventure meets wellness! Gear up for an extraordinary weekend of running, relaxation, and revelry for the whole family.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jul
  • £10-£37
  • Cancelled
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK

ATW Thoresby Park Running Festival

Where adventure meets wellness! Gear up for an extraordinary weekend of running, relaxation, and revelry for the whole family.

  • 5K run
  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • + 1 more race
Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire on an event of your choice from starter to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jul
  • £28-£295
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival

Race through the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Leicestershire on an event of your choice from starter to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.

  • Kids triathlon 4
  • Novice triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Olympic triathlon
  • + 14 more races
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £65
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra | Long Route

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, Peak District Merlin Ultra trail race is the central piece to the Maverick Adidas Terrex calendar.

  • 40 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £75
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra | Ultra Route

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, Peak District Merlin Ultra trail race is the central piece to the Maverick Adidas Terrex calendar.

  • 52 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • FREE-£35
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra | Short Route

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, Peak District Merlin Ultra trail race is the central piece to the Maverick Adidas Terrex calendar.

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 1 Jun
  • £45
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

The Maverick Peaks Merlin Ultra | Middle Route

Just like the Peak District National Park is central to England, Peak District Merlin Ultra trail race is the central piece to the Maverick Adidas Terrex calendar.

  • 26 km trail running

Autumn events in the East Midlands

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A weekend of duathlon and road races for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Sep
  • £11.20-£37.30
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK

Darley Moor September Weekend

A weekend of duathlon and road races for juniors and adults, based around the traffic-free Darley Moor race track - an ideal venue to try out a dual-disciplined sport.

  • Kids duathlon 5
  • Sprint duathlon
An officially chip-timed, challenging mixed terrain 10K in the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth estate. There is a 3K fun run for children, or adults who wish to take on a shorter distance.
  • Sun 22 Sep
  • £7-£24
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Chatsworth 10K and Fun Run

An officially chip-timed, challenging mixed terrain 10K in the stunning grounds of the Chatsworth estate. There is a 3K fun run for children, or adults who wish to take on a shorter distance.

  • 10K run
  • Fun run
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!
  • Sat 2 Nov
  • £10-£35
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK

Nottingham MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
Join the inaugural Silverstone Run Fest, where you'll step onto the revered tarmac of one of the world's premier F1 circuits to run your distance.
  • Sun 24 Nov
  • £15-£38
Towcester, Northamptonshire, UK

Silverstone Run Fest

Join the inaugural Silverstone Run Fest, where you'll step onto the revered tarmac of one of the world's premier F1 circuits to run your distance.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £62-£70
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Middle Distance Aquathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 2 km lake swimming
  • 21 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £77-£85
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Middle Distance Aquabike

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 2 km lake swimming
  • 83 km road cycling
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £127-£135
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Middle Distance Triathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 2 km lake swimming
  • 83 km road cycling
  • 21 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £47-£55
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Olympic Aquathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £62-£70
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Olympic Aquabike

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £82-£90
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Olympic Triathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 1500 m lake swimming
  • 40 km road cycling
  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £32-£40
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Sprint Aquathlon

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 1 Sep
  • £47-£55
Grantham, Leicestershire, UK

Belvoir Castle Triathlon/Aquathlon/Aquabike | Sprint Aquabike

Held at the impressive, special and statuesque venue. Belvoir Castle. An atmospheric, iconic gem.

  • 750 m lake swimming
  • 26 km road cycling

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